We can still save the cycling committee

There is still a change to save the cycling committee from being cancelled in an anti-democratic move by the mayor. It still needs to be voted on by City Council. From the bike union:

Yesterday, April 20th, Mayor Ford’s Executive Committee voted in support of the recommendation to eliminate the City’s 21 advisory committees, including the Toronto Cycling Advisory Committee (TCAC). Approximately 30 individuals made deputations at the Executive Committee meeting in support of reinstating the advisory committees. Many of the deputations were specific to the TCAC and approximately 6 bike union members had the opportunity to speak. Citizens spoke on the merits of the cycling advisory committee by pointing out the free expert advice it provides to City staff and Council.

City Council will have the final vote on whether or not the advisory committees will be eliminated at its meeting on May 17th and 18th. If we gather enough support on Council, we can still save the TCAC! The TCAC allows the bike union and the general cycling community to move ideas and projects forward to improve public safety – don’t allow City Council to play politics with your safety!

Here’s how you can help:

Send a strong and clear message to your Councillor by the May 17th City Council meeting to make sure he or she knows where you stand on this issue! Ask your Councillor to seriously consider your safety and vote to reinstate the TCAC.